Servis-Rhino 1900 manual

©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 07/10 Part No. 00786722C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com REAR-MOUNT BOOM MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times. RE[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reasonable safe ty practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equipment properly att ached to minimize [...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ... ................... ................. ................ ................ .............. ..... ............... 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

MACHINE CONTR OLS .................. ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ........... ............... ...... 4-19 Cable Controlled Models Only .................. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .... ................... 4-19 Lever Functions ........[...]

Safety Section 1-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and sho uld be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being aware of your equipm ent, your surroundings, and observing c er[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd certa in vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (S G-30) Battery posts, ter minals an[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Imple ment. Children can slip or fall of f the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause th e Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25) NEVER use drugs or alco hol immediately before or whi[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecting Implem ent Safety Instructi ons & Practices The rota ting parts of th is machine continue to rotate even af ter the T ractor has been turned of f. The operator should r emain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set, the PTO disen[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Never leave the T ractor and Imp lement unattended while the Implement is in the lif ted position. Accidental operation of lif ting leve r or a hydraulic failure may cause sudd en drop of unit with injury or death by crushing[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not back up this impleme nt when the boom or mower head is e xtended. Backing could damage the machine or its components. (SBM-19) Follow these guidelines to red uce the risk of equipment and grass fires w hile operating, s erv icing, and repairing the Mower and T ractor: -Equ[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Flail Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances ( 300 feet or more) and causing ser ious injury or death. Follow safety mes sages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tr actor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S t arting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury [...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipment in areas where insect s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equip ment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering. If a tractor cab[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Mow at the speed that you can safe ly operate and control the tractor and mower . The correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mph( 3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when operating [...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the Cutting Blades which cr eates a poten tially serious ha zard and could ca[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Always maint ain the safety signs in good readab le condition. If th e safety signs are missing, damaged, or unreadable , obtain and insta ll r eplacement safety signs immediately . (SG-5) Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this Implem[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Replace bent or broke n blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POSSIBL Y CAUSE SERIOUS I[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Secure the boo m and mower head in the tr anspo rt position before traveling o n public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended. Always disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mowe r before transportin g. Inadvertent boom[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before tr[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D433 1 Decal Sheet Multiple Haza rd 2. D388 1 D ecal Sheet Driveline Hazard s 3. D355 1 IMPOR T ANT Check Chains 4. 02962764 6 W ARNING Pinch Points/Scissors 5. 02962765 1 DANGER Multiple Haza rd/Crushing 6. 02965262 1 W ARNING Oil Leaks [...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-19 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 1290632 1 LOGO Rhin o Decal 2. 24028 1 W ARNING Rubber Defle ctors 3. 02965141 1 W ARNING Thrown Object s 4. 1290738 1 INSTRUCT Euro Mult-Instruction 5. 09.821.35 1 MUL T I-DECAL 6. 1458392 1 REFLECT Red Refle ctor 7. 1458393 1 REFLECT Y e[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-20 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 3688303 1 DANGER Sharp Bla des 2. 09.821.35 1 MUL TI-DECAL Euro Multi-Decal 3. 1290824 1 NAME Name Deca l D58 4. 1458392 1 REFLECT Red Reflector 5. 1458393 1 REFLECT Y ellow Reflector 6. nfs 1 SERIAL PLA TE Serial Number Plate[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-21 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D433 Decal D4 33 consist s of the following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-22 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Driveline Hazards P/N D388 Decal D388 consist s of th e following multi-hazards.[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-23 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPOR T ANT! Keep Sway Bar Chains T ight P/N D355 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machinery p arts can pinch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses m[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-24 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Crushing Hazard Serious injury can result fr om contact with moving boom. S tay clea r of boom swing are. P/N D354 RHINO LOGO P/N 1290809 RHINO 1900 NAME DECAL P/N 1290810 Logo Name: RHINO P/N 1290632[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-25 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Safety Booklet D524 Read Operato r ’ s Manual! The operato r ’ s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one fr om your dealer . P/N 46505.01 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transport or [...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-26 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH on ly operate on T ractor equip ped with fully enclosed CAB. P/N D569 Logo Name: RHINO P/N 1290632 W ARNING! Inspect Rubber Deflector and replace if damaged or notice ably worn. Do not operate mower if deflector is missing or dam aged. P/N 24[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-27 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Euro Flail Multi Decal P/N 1290738 Euro Multi Decal P/N 09.821.35 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-28 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Model Name: f48 P/N 1290826 Model Name: H48 P/N 1290825 Grease 8 Hour s P/N 09.810.01 DANGER! Keep A way Sharp Blades. 3688303[...]

SAFETY 1900 07/10 Safety Section 1-29 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY D58 NAME DECAL P/N 1290824[...]

SAFETY 1900 07 /10 Safety Section 1-30 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d should n ot[...]

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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION 1900 07/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Hydraulic Boom Mower is des ign ed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner /operator get years of satisfactory service from the ma[...]

INTRODUCTION 1900 07/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Rhino Boom Mower is primarily de signed for grass cutting and trimming hedge s. This mower is assembled for operati on with 540 RPM tractor inp ut only . With pr oper use and maintenance the mo wer should provide years of dependable se rvice. For Non-Agricult[...]

INTRODUCTION 1900 07/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/ OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, an d know how to operate correctly both the Mower an d Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card i[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR SELECTION MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT - including ba llast weight if necessary: 7,750 lbs. MINIMUM HP REQUIREMENTS: 65 HP LINKAGE: Category 2 P. T. O . S H A F T: T ractor must be equipped with a live drive PT O to enable forward motion to be stopped while the flail head[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR PREP ARA TION Fitting Operator Guard Use tractor with safety glass windows if possible and fi t Operator guard using the hooks pr ovided. Shape mesh to cover all vu lnerable areas. Remember the d river must be looking through mesh and/or poly carbonate glazing when[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Suggestions to increase st ability: • Increasing rear wheel track; a tractor with a wider whee l track is more stable. • Ballasting the wheel; it is pr eferable to use external weight s but liquid can be added to around 75% of the tire volume – water with anti-freeze [...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHMENT TO TRACT OR • Reverse tractor squarely up to the machine. • Connect the tractors draf t links - selecting the rear most hole in th e machines lower link brackets th at allow the machine to be mounted without contactin g the tractor . • Ensure that the sa[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y • .Fit the machine to top link (Optiona l T op Link available) . • Raise machine o n tractor linkage until the tr actors PTO and the machines gearbox stub shaft are approximately in line. The four levers of machin e controls must be operated from th e tractor seat. Duri[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Check the welded in pins between the stabilizers jaws are in contact with the mounting rail. If not the machine must be lowered to the grou nd and the next higher hole on the stabilizer valve selected, the machine raised and conta ct checked. Repeat again in the third hole[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y • Adjust using the mounting hole that allows the P .T .O. and gearbox sha ft to align as near as possible. • Fit positioning stop s - these remain in position until tractor is changed. • Lower tractor linkage control so that the machine weight is taken by the yoke.[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y • Raise the stand legs into the work position and secure with lock pins. • T ighten check chains and/or stabilizer bars. • Fit machine controls in to the cab. (Optional Cables available) • Measure P .T .O. and cut to dimension shown. Note: for subsequent use on dif[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y • Fit PTO shaf t in pos ition. • Attach torque chains to a convenient location to prevent rotatio n of the shaft guarding. • Ensure th e Lift Ram tap and Sl ew Ram taps are open. • Operate the lift up con trols and raise the dipper arm end just enough to clear th e[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y Flailhead Att achment Operate machine controls to maneuver boom arm into flailhead attach ment. The bottom of the hose connection bracket m ust be parallel with the ground. Refer to torque chart for corr ect bolt torque settings. With the arms at half reach an d the flail[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OIL REQUIREMENTS Ta n k Rear mounted hydraulic pumps are att ached directly to the trac tor PTO and will be operating when the tractor engine is running. Never start a trac tor with a rear mounted pump attached without first filling the hydraulic tank with the correct hydr[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y REMOV AL FROM TRACTOR Read carefully befo re commencing to remove th e machine from the tractor . The order of the following ste ps must be followed exactly . Disconnecting the top link must be the last o peration prior to driving the tr actor away from the machine. Do no[...]

ASSEMBLY 1900 07/10 Assembly Section 3-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y STORAGE If machine is to be lef t standing for an extended period of time , lightly coat the e xposed por tions of the r am rods with grease. Subsequently this grease should be wiped off before the rams are next moved . If the machine has to be stored outside tie a piece o[...]

Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION RHINO 1900 BOOM MOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rhino Boom Mowers are ma nufactured with qualit y material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed for cutting grass and small weed s. The mower is equipp ed with protective deflectors to prevent object s being thrown f[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and S pecifications St andard S pecifications T ractor Requirement s Minimum T ractor HP Requirements 65 HP PTO Minimum T ractor Weight 7716lbs (3500kg) Machine Specifications Maximum Machine Reach 18’ (5.5m) 19’-7” (6.0m) Machine weight wit[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qual ified operator . A qualified operator has read and under- stands the impl ement and tractor Operator ’s Manuals and is experie nced in implement and tractor operation and all assoc iat[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor ho rsepower and size required to operate the mower unit, the tra ctor must also be properly equipped to provide operator pr otecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’s presence, and to ensure tracto[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Lighting and SMV Emblem If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadw ay it must be equipped wit h proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem whic h are clearly visible fro m the rear of the unit. Most tractor’s h[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.6 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requir ed to operate the mower depends on many factors including vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operato r experience, and condition of the mo wer and tractor . For most mowing condition, the 1600 boom mower require s a tr[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.8 Hydraulics The 1900 is available with a tot ally Independent hydrau lic system complete with Ro tor Rota tion Control. The rotor can be st arted, stopped, or re versed by operating a lever on th e Control Console. 3.9 Front End Weight A minimum of 20% total tracto r[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operation Section 4 -9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting the tractor . Revi ew the tractor operator’s manual and consult an authorized dealer for tractor op[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Serv ice 6. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed. This includes routine maintenan ce and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inspect and service the boom arm a nd head prior to operatio n. Damaged and/or broken p arts should be repaired an d/or replaced immediately . T o ensure th e unit is ready for operat ion, conduct the following: OPS-B- 0020 NOTE : The mower Operator’s Manual and affi[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRAME ASSEMBL Y • Ensure all bolt s and screws are in position and are properly to rqued. • Ensure all pins are in place and fastened with screws. • Ensure frame is proper ly mounted to tractor and hardware is propely inst alled and tightened. OPS-B- 0021_H BOOM [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never Leave the mower unattended wh ile the head is in the raised position. The mower co uld fall causing serious injury to anyone who might inadvertently be under the mower . (SBM-4) Do not operate this Equ ipment with hy draulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil and fuel are [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydrau lic oil tanks, pumps, motor s, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydr aulic pressure before performing maintenance or repa irs. Use gloves and eye protectio n when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot sur fac[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SICKLE BAR INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bla de bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Replace damaged, worn, and missing blades. • Ensure guards ar e in position and not damaged. Replace worn, br oken, and miss ing guards. • Inspect that all bo lts and screw[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. MACHINE CONTROLS 7.1 Cable Controlled Models Only 7.2 Lever Functions Slew - Allows Slew working Auto Reset- Allows normal working[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION An angle float position can be sele cted which allows t he flail head to automatically angle it self to follow the contours of the ground . T o obt ain this position the control lever m ust be pushed away from the opera tor beyond its normal range until it locks into t[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine Only REVERSING ROT A TION • Select “ROT OR OFF” • W ait until rotor h as stopped turning • T urn the small lever on the side of the rotor control lever pivot box through 180°. (This will reset the control lever stop i[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. BREAKA W A Y The machine is fitted with a hydraulic breakaway device which protect s the structur e of the machine should a n unforeseen obstacle be encounter ed. NOTE: The breakaway functi on does not relieve th e operator of his resp onsibility to drive carefully [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 POWERED SLEW The slew fe ature allows a 95° arc of powe red arm mo vement on the working side from right angles to th e tractor to 5º beyond the direct line astern. The featur e is require d to place t he machine in the transpo rt position but can also be used to[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. WIRE TRAP The flail head is equipped with a wire cutting edg e welded into the un derside. This is to ensure that the ends of any wire that may be en twined in the rotor are cut and fall within the confines of the flail head. This plate should not be interfered wit[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-25 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. High V olt age Cabl es Depending on the volt age of the cables and the weather conditions there is a dange r of electric flashover if the head or ar ms approach the cables too closely . AL W A YS MAINT AIN A MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIST ANCE OF 5’ WHEN OPERA TING NEAR [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-26 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. Hedge Cutting Procedure Cut the side and bottom of the field side first. This leaves the maximum thickness of hedge on the road side to prevent the possibilit y of any debris bei ng thrown through the hedge into the p ath of oncoming vehicles. Cut the side and bott[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-27 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport r equires the operator to po ssess a thorou gh knowledge of the model being operated and precaution s to take while driving with an at tached implement. Ensure the tractor ha s the capacity to handle the weig[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-28 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-point c[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-29 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 15.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart of f driving at a slow speed and gradu ally increase your speed while maintainin g complete control of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from stop[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-30 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16. OPERA TING THE TR ACTOR AND IMPLEMENT THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFO RE A TTEMPTING T O OPERA TE. The operator mu st read and underst and the Safety and Operation Sections of the implement [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-31 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16.2 Byst anders/Passersby Precautions If a bystande r comes within 300 feet of the tractor while th e mower is being operated, stop the tractor at once, idle the engine and diseng age the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all byst anders are well past the 300 foo[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-32 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16.4 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating. Operate the mower at its full rated PT O speed to ma intain blade speed for a clean cut. Refer [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-33 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION There are obvio us and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower . REMEM BER! This machine is of ten operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed and maint ained. Serious i[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-34 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 16.6 Operating the Att ached Mower Heads Refer to the Assembly Section of this man ual to ensure the head is properly att ached to the boom hitch and hydraulic lines are pro perly connected. Flail • The H48 is rated to cut material up to 1” in diameter . The F48 is[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-35 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 17. TRACTOR, BOOM, AND A T T A CHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of the season is critical to maintainin g its appearance a nd to help ensure years of dep endable service. The following are suggested storage pr ocedures: 16.7 Shuttin[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-36 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Thoroughly clean all debris fro m boom and head to pr event dama ge from ro tting grass a nd standing wate r . • Lubricat e all grease poi nts and fill oil levels according to the maintenance lubrica tion schedule. • T ighten all bolts to the proper torque. Ens[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-37 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TRANSPORT POSITION • Select ROTOR OFF an d wait until rot or has stopped turning • Ensure that the “L IFT” and “ANGLE FLOA T” are switched “OFF” • Select “S LEW” mode on the contro l assembly . • Operate “SLEW IN” • Operate “LIFT” and [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-38 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 19. TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Att ached The machine is transp orted in line to the rear of th e tr actor with a minimum of 300mm clearance between th e tension link and th e rear cross membe r of the tractor cab. 20. TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Removal With the flail head re[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-39 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION NOTE: Ensure that the mower sections are fully raised and that the transport locks are engaged fo r each section. Before tran sporting the tractor on a p ublic roadway or boarding a trailer for tr ansport, the tractor brak e pedals should be lo cked together . Locking [...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-40 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment tr aveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular brigh t orange with r eflective red trim for b oth easy day and night visibility . Make sure[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-41 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. O PS-U- 0023 When transporting Boom Mower on a truck or trailer , the height or wid th may exceed legal limits whe n the boom is in t[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-42 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determine the proper equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down both t[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-43 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 21. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Hydraulic Cylinder Hydraulic level low . Check hydraulic fluid level. Not Working (See sight gauge on t ank) Pump not functioning Attempt to use another cylinder or properly . p ressure gauge. Cylinder no[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-44 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vi brations Blade Brok en. Replace bla des, in sets. Blade carrier bent . Replace car rier . Blade hub not properly Remove hub, check tapere d spline seated on shaf t shaft, clean and re place. New Blade or bolts matched[...]

OPERATION 1900 07/10 Operatio n Section 4-45 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badl y worn or Repair clutch per maintenance plates warped. section of manuals. T oo much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and material intake. Oil on facings. Replace facings. Friction[...]

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MAINTENANCE 1900 07 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION General Grease all loca tions shown daily . PTO SHAFT INSPECTION 1. Regularly check the PT O guards for damage a nd ensure th e anti ro tation chains ar e in place and that their anchor point s are in good condition. Do not operat e the machine with a[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Oil Supply Check daily the oil leve l in the reservoir . No fixed time period can be quoted for oil changes as o perating conditions and maintenance standards vary so widely . Burnt and scorched oil odors and the oil darkening and thickening are a[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hose Replacement 1. Replace one hose at a time to av oid the risk of wrong connections. 2. When the hos e is screwed to an addition al fitting or union, use a second spanner on the union to avoid breaking both seals. 3. Do not use jointing compound on the threads.[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE FLAILHEAD 1. Frequently inspect the rotor assembly for damaged or miss ing flails. Bolts and nuts securing the flails to the rotor should be regula rly checked an d kept tight. The correct torque se tting for these locknuts is 135 Nm (100 lbs/ft.). Use only the co[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PTO GEARBOX Refill the gearbox after the first initia l 50 hours and thereafter yearly or 500 hour intervals. or whichever comes first. Drainage of the gearbox for an oil change is via the drai n plug located on the base of the gearbox. T o refill or for ‘toppin[...]

MAINTENANCE 1900 07 /10 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE V ALUES FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torqu e for fastener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade o f bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assi[...]

RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governm ental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safe ly , read your manual thoroughly and follow these d irections and the Safety Messages in this Manual. T he T ab le of Conten ts clearly identifies each section where y ou can easily find the informa tion you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51[...]

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